Framework for control quality verification

Abstract

The present invention includes a system that manages a framework for control quality verification, the framework comprising: a memory; a processor; and a module stored in memory, executable by a processor, and configured to manage a framework comprising: an electronic workbook for evaluating quality of at least one service catalog item against at least one control objective; and an interface for accessing the electronic workbook and information associated with the at least one service catalog item and the at least one control objective.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system that manages a framework for control quality verification, the framework comprising:
 a memory;   a processor; and   a module stored in memory, executable by a processor, and configured to manage a framework comprising:   an electronic workbook for evaluating quality of at least one service catalog item against at least one control objective; and   an interface for accessing the electronic workbook and information associated with the at least one service catalog item and the at least one control objective.   
     
     
         2 . The framework of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one control objective comprises at least one guideline associated with a third party. 
     
     
         3 . The framework of  claim 2 , wherein the third party guideline is associated with COBIT. 
     
     
         4 . The framework of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic workbook comprises at least one of a menu, a table, a list, a map, or a spreadsheet. 
     
     
         5 . The framework of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic workbook enables a user to input information associated with the at least one control objective. 
     
     
         6 . The framework of  claim 1 , wherein information associated with the at least one service catalog item and the at least one control objective comprises at least one of an identification number, a grouping, a service name, a description, included activities, a process description, a control objective, a control objective description, a value driver, a control practice, or guidelines. 
     
     
         7 . The framework of  claim 1 , wherein evaluating the quality of the at least one control objective comprises generating an overall control effectiveness. 
     
     
         8 . The framework of  claim 6 , wherein generating the overall control effectiveness comprises at least one of receiving, generating, and analyzing a control design and a control effectiveness. 
     
     
         9 . The framework of  claim 6 , wherein the overall control effectiveness is assigned to the service catalog item. 
     
     
         10 . The framework of  claim 2 , wherein the electronic workbook is configured to identify at least one guideline associated with a third party that aligns with the at least one control objective. 
     
     
         11 . The framework of  claim 10 , wherein identifying at least one guideline associated with a third party that aligns with the at least one control objective comprises determining a match between the at least one guideline associated with a third party and the at least one control objective. 
     
     
         12 . The framework of  claim 10 , wherein identifying at least one guideline associated with a third party that aligns with the at least one control objective comprises assigning the at least one identified at least one guideline associated with a third party that aligns with the at least one control objective to the at least one control objective. 
     
     
         13 . The framework of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic workbook comprises means for identifying at least one gap in control associated with the service catalog item. 
     
     
         14 . The framework of  claim 13 , wherein the electronic workbook comprises means for recommending the employment of at least one control objective to fill the least one identified gap in control. 
     
     
         15 . The framework of  claim 1 , wherein the dashboard comprises means for enabling a user to visually navigate the at least one service catalog item and its associated information. 
     
     
         16 . The framework of  claim 1 , wherein the workbook is integrated with an existing digital platform. 
     
     
         17 . The framework of  claim 12 , wherein assigning the at least one guideline associated with a third party that aligns with the at least one control objective to the at least one control objective comprises means for translation between the at least one guideline associated with a third party and the at least one control objective. 
     
     
         18 . The framework of  claim 1  comprising means for enabling a user to add, edit, delete, modify, save, and store at least one of a service catalog item, a control objective, a guideline associated with a third party, and information associated with the at least one service catalog item, control objective, and guideline associated with a third party. 
     
     
         19 . A method for control quality verification, the method comprising:
 receiving, using a computing device processor, a service catalog item;   initiating, using a computing device processor, presentation of a first interface to enable a user to evaluate the quality of the received service catalog item via a workbook; and   initiating, using a computing device processor, presentation of a second interface to enable the user to navigate the workbook and information associated with at least one of a control objective, a service catalog item, or a third party guideline.   
     
     
         20 . A computer program product for control quality verification, the product comprising:
 a memory;   a processor; and   a module stored in memory, executable by a processor, and configured to manage a framework comprising:   an electronic workbook for evaluating quality of at least one service catalog item against at least one control objective; and   an interface for accessing the electronic workbook and information associated with the at least one service catalog item and the at least one control objective.